(Montréal, August 28, 2008) – With the arrival of Metro Plus’ 80th store, residents and workers of Montréal’s downtown area will finally have a place that can satisfy all of their food needs. Located at 1230, rue Notre-Dame Ouest and covering a surface of 32,000 square-feet, the new franchise will provide consumers with a place to enjoy a warm breakfast every morning. The store also plans to offer:

- A counter of fresh sushi prepared daily and on-site;
- A wide assortment of Québec cheeses;
- A range of organic products;
- Deli meats, fish and seafood;
- A Viandes et Idées counter;
- A succulent variety of well-balanced, home-style meals;
- A pastry counter;
- Microwave ovens to reheat meals;
- Pizzas, BBQ chickens and more all baked directly on-site.

Not only will the new store provide customers with a number of daily meal possibilities, but it also plans to offer a wide selection of brand-name health and beauty products priced to compete with pharmacies.

In addition to its warm, courteous and highly professional service, the new de la Montagne location will offer safe and free parking for up to 67 customers, available seven days a week between 8 am and 11 pm.

Metro has invested $11 million into a new and beautifully designed store that promises a friendly ambience, along with 120 new jobs for the community.

Metro Inc.
With annual sales of nearly $11 billion and over 65,000 employees, Metro Inc. is a leader in the food and pharmaceutical sectors in Québec and Ontario, where it operates a network of close to 600 food stores under several banners including Metro, Metro Plus, Super C, A&P, Dominion, Loeb, and Food Basics, as well as over 250 pharmacies under the Brunet, Clini Plus, The Pharmacy and Drug Basics banners.

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Source: Metro Inc.
Contact: Josée Lessard
514 643 1000, ext. 2579
jlessard@metro.ca